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E. Joann (Bailey) Kenaga

September 20, 1919 — July 7, 2016

E. Joann (Bailey) Kenaga, age 96 of Midland died Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the King's Daughters Home.

The daughter of the late Sheldon R. and Elizabeth (McClemons) Bailey was born September 20, 1919 in Gaylord. Joann received a teaching certification from Central Michigan University. She was married to Eugene Kenaga from October 12, 1940 until 1979. On March 5, 1983 she married Duane L. Kenaga.
Joann was involved in many civic and social organizations throughout her life including PTA, the 20th Century Club, Midland Nature Club, Chippewa Nature Center, Michigan Audubon Society, Little Garden Club, A.A.R.P., Bridge Club, served as a Girl Scout Leader, was a member of King's Daughters, First United Methodist Church, Bible Study and United Methodist Women. She was a volunteer driver for social services, taught Sunday School, was a trail guide for Chippewa Nature Center and delivered meals for the hospital and Happy Diners. Joann enjoyed world traveling, quilting and hiking.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Duane; sons Dennis Kenaga of Lansing, David (Marilyn) Kenaga of McKinney, TX; daughter Marcia Davis of Louisville, KY; step son Lawrence (Carol) Kenaga of Kalamazoo; step daughters Diane (Tom) Brighton of Hastings, Linda (Douglas) Hubbard of Traverse City; 15 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and sister in law Marian Ritter.
In addition to her parents, Joann was predeceased by her step son Charles Kenaga; brother J. Blair Bailey; and sister Barbara Hale.

Funeral services for Mrs. Kenaga will be conducted at 11:00 am Tuesday, July 12, 2016 from First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Charles Keyworth officiating. Cremation will follow the service and inurnment will be in Midland City Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be at the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm and at the Church on Tuesday from 10:00 am until the time of service

Donations in Joann's memory may be offered to the King's Daughters Home or First United Methodist Church. Personal messages of condolence may be offered at www.wilson-miller.com



2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.


SERVICES Visitation

Monday, July 11, 2016


Wilson MILLER Funeral Home
4210 N. Saginaw Rd
Midland, Michigan 48640




2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, July 12, 2016
11:00 AM


First United Methodist Church
315 W. Larkin St.
Midland, MI 48640



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